Periodontal indices

What does CPITN stand for in dentistry?

• A. Clinical Periodontal Index for Treatment Needs

• B. Community Periodontal Index of Tooth Numbers

• C. Comprehensive Periodontal Inspection for Treatment Necessities

• D. Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs

How is the periodontal probing depth measured in the CPITN index?

• A. Measuring the pocket depth at six sites on each tooth

• B. Measuring the pocket depth at four sites on each tooth

• C. Measuring the pocket depth at three sites on each tooth

• D. Measuring the pocket depth at one site on each tooth

In the CPITN index, what does the code "4" indicate?

• A. No treatment needed

• B. Healthy gingiva

• C. Pocket depth 6mm or more

• D. Pocket depth 4-5mm

Which of the following does not measure the periodontal condition?

• CPITN

• PI- Russell

• PDI- Ramjaford

• Deans index

Russell periodontal index is

• Simple index

• Composite index

• Complex index

• Cumulative index